The 32 NFL teams reside in 22 out of 50 states; some states have multiple teams. Twenty-eight states don't have a team, but each state has a favorite team. Some of the state's favored teams may surprise you.Below is a compiled list of the most popular football teams in each state.Most popular NFL team by stateAlabama: Atlanta FalconsThe Falcons have two former Alabama products: wide receiver Calvin Ridley and quarterback AJ McCarron.Alaska: Seattle SeahawksDuring the 2020-21 football season, Alaska Airlines offered discounts tied directly to Russell Wilson's performance on the field each week.To celebrate a great season with @DangeRussWilson you scored 40% off* your next trip! Take off using discount code DREAMBIG40 for travel through 3/18/21. Plus, 10% off* First Class fares! Act fast—purchase by 11:59pm PT on 1/10/21. Book now: https://t.co/FTm3J4By4E *Terms apply. pic.twitter.com/nciNzQHKzK— Alaska Airlines (@AlaskaAir) January 10, 2021Arizona: Arizona CardinalsArizona CardinalsArizona cheers for their NFL boys in red, black, and white.Arkansas: Dallas CowboysDallas CowboysArkansas doesn't have its own football team; inhabitants look to nearby Texas and root for the Dallas Cowboys.California: San Francisco 49ersSan Francisco 49ersCalifornia has multiple NFL teams, but the state's favorite is the 49ers.Colorado: Denver BroncosDenver BroncosColorado stays true to their Denver Broncos.Connecticut: New York JetsNew York JetsConnecticut is part of New England, but they don't cheer for the Patriots; they side with the New York Jets.Delaware: Philadelphia EaglesDelaware roots for their neighboring team, the Philadelphia Eagles.Florida: Miami DolphinsFlorida is home to multiple NFL teams. But the state's favorite honor goes to the Miami Dolphins.Georgia: Atlanta FalconsThe Atlanta Falcons are the most popular NFL team in Georgia.Hawaii: San Francisco 49ersThe beachy state prefers the San Francisco 49ers.Idaho: Seattle SeahawksThe Potato State does not have an NFL team; the most popular NFL team is the Seattle Seahawks.Illinois: Chicago BearsIllinois is home to the first NFL team and their favorite team, the Chicago Bears.Indiana: Indianapolis ColtsIowa: Minnesota VikingsThe Vikings have three Iowa products on their roster: running back Kene Nwangwu, quarterback Nate Stanley and receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette.PLAYMAKER!Welcome to the #Vikings, @_ihmirr_! pic.twitter.com/BfeNTGcy3Z— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) May 1, 2021Kansas: Kansas City ChiefsKentucky: Cincinnati BengalsThe Bengals are not the most popular team in Ohio, their home state, but they are in Kentucky.Louisiana: New Orleans SaintsMaine: New England PatriotsAlthough the New England Patriots reside in Massachusetts, most of the states in New England are big fans of the Patriots.Maryland: Washington Football TeamSurprisingly, Maryland's favorite NFL team is not the Baltimore Ravens but the Washington Football Team.Massachusetts: New England PatriotsThe New England Patriots are famous in Massachusetts; unsurprisingly, the NFL team is based in the state and has won six Super Bowls.Michigan: Detroit LionsMinnesota: Minnesota VikingsMississippi: New Orleans SaintsMissouri: Kansas City ChiefsMontana: Minnesota VikingsAlthough Montana doesn't have an NFL team, there is no shortage of die-hard Vikings fans.Nebraska: Kansas City ChiefsAnother one for our Super Bowl championsNevada: Las Vegas RaidersNew Hampshire: New England PatriotsNew Jersey: New York JetsThe team is inaccurately named the New York Jets, but it plays its games in New Jersey. So do the Giants, but New Jersey has spoken, and it's Jets territory.New Mexico: Dallas CowboysNew York: Buffalo BillsWhile the Jets and Giants have New York in the title, the Buffalo Bills' home state is New York and the Bills is New York's preferred team.North Carolina: Carolina PanthersNorth Dakota: Minnesota VikingsOhio: Cleveland BrownsOklahoma: Dallas CowboysOklahoma is known for its excellent spirit for their college sports, but they don't have an NFL team; the state directs their spirit towards the Cowboys.Oregon: Seattle SeahawksPennsylvania: Philadelphia EaglesPennsylvania is home to two NFL teams, the Steelers and Eagles, but the Eagles are crowd favorites.Rhode Island: New England PatriotsThe U.S. smallest state is loaded with big fans of the New England Patriots.South Carolina: Carolina PanthersSouth Dakota: Minnesota VikingsSouth Dakota supports their neighboring NFL team, the Vikings.Tennessee: Tennessee TitansTexas: Dallas CowboysUtah: Arizona CardinalsThe state is known for being the happiest, and Utah is happy to root for the NFL's Arizona Cardinals.Vermont: New England PatriotsAnother New England state that loves their precious New England Patriots.Virginia: Washington Football TeamThe Washington Football team is taking the lead in state favorites.Washington: Seattle SeahawksWashington, DC: Washington Football TeamWest Virginia: Washington Football TeamAnother score for the Washington Football Team, the most popular team in West Virginia.Wisconsin: Green Bay PackersWyoming: Denver BroncosWyoming does not have an NFL team of its own to cheer for, so residents are turning to neighboring Colorado's Denver Broncos.